Donny van de Beek: Man United midfielder Profile & Stats
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Donny van de Beek

Position: midfielder

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 34 21 2 11 72 40 +32 61.76
A 28 15 5 8 50 40 +10 53.57
TOTALS 62 36 7 19 122 80 +42 58.06

Name: Donny van de Beek
Birthdate: 18-04-1997
Age: 28
Birthplace: Nijkerkerveen, Netherlands
Height: 6' 0" (1.83m)
Weight: 11st 13lbs (76kg)
Years at Club: 2020-2024
Signing Info: Transferred from: Ajax, 02/09/2020, £35m + £5m add ons
Previous Clubs: Ajax, Everton (loan), Eintracht Frankfurt (loan)
Debut: 19/09/2020 v Crystal Palace (H) 1-3 (Premiership)
Farewell: Transferred to Girona, 11/07/2024, 420,600 & add ons
Passed Away:

Biography

Early Life and Career Beginnings
Donny van de Beek was born on April 18, 1997, in Nijkerkerveen, a small village in the Netherlands. From a young age, Van de Beek demonstrated a passion for football, joining the youth ranks of local club Veensche Boys. His talent quickly caught the attention of Ajax Amsterdam, one of the most renowned academies in European football, where he joined at the age of 11.

Van de Beek progressed steadily through Ajax's famed youth system, eventually making his senior debut on November 25, 2015, in a UEFA Europa League match against Celtic. He was part of a golden generation of Ajax players that included Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt. Van de Beek truly announced himself to the footballing world during Ajax's incredible run to the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League semifinals. He scored crucial goals, including one against Tottenham Hotspur in the semifinal. His performances showcased his exceptional ability to time runs into the box, composure in front of goal, and versatility in midfield. In five seasons with Ajax's first team, Van de Beek made over 175 appearances, scoring 41 goals and assisting 34 more. He won multiple domestic honors, including the Eredivisie title and the KNVB Cup.

Transfer to Manchester United
On September 2, 2020, Van de Beek signed for Manchester United in a deal worth around £35 million. He arrived with high expectations, hailed as a creative midfielder who could bolster United's options. Van de Beek made an immediate impact, scoring on his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace. Despite his promising start, Van de Beek struggled to secure consistent game time under managers Ole Gunnar Solskjær and his successors. He often found himself on the bench, competing with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, and Fred for a starting role. His limited appearances led to frustration among fans and pundits who believed he had more to offer. In January 2022, Van de Beek joined Everton on loan for the remainder of the season, seeking regular minutes to revive his form. However, injuries and inconsistent performances hampered his impact at the Merseyside club. Upon returning to Manchester United, Van de Beek continued to face challenges, including injuries and fierce competition for places. By the summer of 2024, he was linked with a move away from Old Trafford, seeking a fresh start to reignite his career.

International Career
Van de Beek made his debut for the Netherlands national team in 2017. He represented his country at major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2020, and became known for his tactical intelligence and work rate in midfield. However, his international appearances were often limited due to stiff competition within the Dutch squad.

Van de Beek is a technically gifted midfielder renowned for his intelligent movement, vision, and ability to link play between midfield and attack. His knack for arriving late in the box to score goals earned him comparisons to legendary midfielders like Frank Lampard. Van de Beek is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality. He has a strong connection to his family, particularly his father, who played a significant role in shaping his early career. In 2021, Van de Beek welcomed his first child with his partner, Estelle Bergkamp, the daughter of Dutch legend Dennis Bergkamp.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2020-2021 1 19 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36
2. 2021-2022 1 8 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14
3. 2022-2023 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
4. 2023-2024 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
TOTALS 2 35 0 7 0 5 0 0 0 10 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 62

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Crystal Palace 1 1
2. Watford 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Crystal Palace 4 1
2. Brighton 4 0
3. Aston Villa 4 0
4. West Ham United 3 0
5. Newcastle United 2 0
6. Paris Saint Germain 2 0
7. RB Leipzig 2 0
8. Arsenal 2 0
9. Istanbul Basaksehir 2 0
10. West Bromwich Albion 2 0
11. Southampton 2 0
12. Sheffield United 2 0
13. Leeds United 2 0
14. Manchester City 2 0
15. Watford 2 1
16. Liverpool 2 0
17. Leicester City 2 0
18. Granada CF 2 0
19. Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 0
20. Young Boys 2 0
21. Luton Town 1 0
22. Tottenham Hotspur 1 0
23. Everton 1 0
24. Burnley 1 0
25. Roma 1 0
26. Fulham 1 0
27. Atalanta 1 0
28. Villarreal 1 0
29. Chelsea 1 0
30. Norwich City 1 0
31. Brentford 1 0
32. Sheriff Tiraspol 1 0
33. Real Sociedad 1 0
34. Nottingham Forest 1 0
35. Bournemouth 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Potter, Graham 4
2. Hodgson, Roy 3
3. Tuchel, Thomas 3
4. Moyes, David 3
5. Emery, Unai 3
6. Bruce, Steve 2
7. Nagelsmann, Julian 2
8. Arteta, Mikel 2
9. Buruk, Okan 2
10. Hasenhuttl, Ralph 2
11. Wilder, Chris 2
12. Bielsa, Marcelo 2
13. Guardiola, Josep 2
14. Klopp, Jurgen 2
15. Rodgers, Brendan 2
16. Martinez, Diego 2
17. Wagner, David 2
18. Gerrard, Steven 2
19. Jones, Nathan 1
20. Mourinho, Jose 1
21. Bilic, Slaven 1
22. Ancelotti, Carlo 1
23. Munoz, Xisco 1
24. Allardyce, Sam 1
25. Dyche, Sean 1
26. Fonseca, Paulo 1
27. Parker, Scott 1
28. Espirito Santo, Nuno 1
29. Gasperini, Gian Piero 1
30. Ranieri, Claudio 1
31. Vieira, Patrick 1
32. Smith, Dean 1
33. Frank, Thomas 1
34. Mihailov, Victor 1
35. Alguacil, Imanol 1
36. Cooper, Steve 1
37. Lopetegui, Julen 1
38. O'Neill, Gary 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Solskjaer, Ole-Gunnar 42
2. ten Hag, Erik 12
3. Rangnick, Ralf 5
4. Carrick, Michael 3
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 34
2. Amex Stadium 2
3. Molineux 2
4. Villa Park 2
5. Anoeta Stadium 1
6. Bramall Lane 1
7. Carrow Road 1
8. El Madrigal Stadium 1
9. Elland Road 1
10. Fatih Terim Stadium 1
11. Gewiss Stadium 1
12. Goodison Park 1
13. Gtech Community Stadium 1
14. Kenilworth Road 1
15. King Power Stadium 1
16. Le Parc des Princes 1
17. London Stadium 1
18. Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium 1
19. Red Bull Arena 1
20. St James Park, Newcastle 1
21. St Marys Stadium 1
22. Stadio Olimpico 1
23. Stamford Bridge 1
24. The Hawthorns 1
25. Vicarage Road 1
26. Wankdorf Stadium 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 35
2. European Cup 10
3. League Cup 7
4. Europa League 5
5. FA Cup 5
No Opponent Count
1. Crystal Palace 4
2. Brighton 4
3. Aston Villa 4
4. West Ham United 3
5. Newcastle United 2
6. Paris Saint Germain 2
7. RB Leipzig 2
8. Arsenal 2
9. Istanbul Basaksehir 2
10. West Bromwich Albion 2
11. Southampton 2
12. Sheffield United 2
13. Leeds United 2
14. Manchester City 2
15. Watford 2
16. Liverpool 2
17. Leicester City 2
18. Granada CF 2
19. Wolverhampton Wanderers 2
20. Young Boys 2
21. Luton Town 1
22. Tottenham Hotspur 1
23. Everton 1
24. Burnley 1
25. Roma 1
26. Fulham 1
27. Atalanta 1
28. Villarreal 1
29. Chelsea 1
30. Norwich City 1
31. Brentford 1
32. Sheriff Tiraspol 1
33. Real Sociedad 1
34. Nottingham Forest 1
35. Bournemouth 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 47
2. Spain 4
3. France 2
4. Germany 2
5. Turkey 2
6. Italy 2
7. Switzerland 2
8. Moldova 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 19-09-2020 PL Crystal Palace L 1-3 H 1 Donny van de Beek 80' Andros Townsend 7', *Wilfried Zaha 74' (pen), 85'
2. 22-09-2020 LC Luton Town W 3-0 A 0 Juan Mata 44' (pen), Marcus Rashford 88', Mason Greenwood 90'+2
3. 26-09-2020 PL Brighton W 3-2 A 0 Lewis Dunk 43' (o.g.), Marcus Rashford 55', Bruno Fernandes 90'+10 (pen) Neal Maupay 40' (pen), Solly March 90'+5
4. 30-09-2020 LC Brighton W 3-0 A 0 Scott McTominay 44', Juan Mata 73', Paul Pogba 80'
5. 04-10-2020 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 1-6 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 2' (pen) Tanguy Ndombele 4', Son Heung-min 7', 37', Harry Kane 30', 79' (pen), Serge Aurier 51'
6. 17-10-2020 PL Newcastle United W 4-1 A 0 Harry Maguire 22', Bruno Fernandes 85', Aaron Wan-Bissaka 90', Marcus Rashford 90'+6 Luke Shaw 2' (o.g.)
7. 20-10-2020 EC/UCL Paris Saint Germain W 2-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 23' (pen), Marcus Rashford 87' Anthony Martial 55' (o.g.)
8. 28-10-2020 EC/UCL RB Leipzig W 5-0 H 0 Mason Greenwood 21', Marcus Rashford 74', 78', 90+2', Anthony Martial 86' (pen)
9. 01-11-2020 PL Arsenal L 0-1 H 0 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 69' (pen)
10. 04-11-2020 EC/UCL Istanbul Basaksehir L 1-2 A 0 Anthony Martial 43' Demba Ba 13', Edin Visca 40'
11. 21-11-2020 PL West Bromwich Albion W 1-0 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 56' (pen)
12. 24-11-2020 EC/UCL Istanbul Basaksehir W 4-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 7', 19', Marcus Rashford 36' (pen), Daniel James 90'+2 Deniz Turuc 75'
13. 29-11-2020 PL Southampton W 3-2 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 60', Edinson Cavani 74', 90'+2 Jan Bednarek 23', James Ward-Prowse 33'
14. 02-12-2020 EC/UCL Paris Saint Germain L 1-3 H 0 Marcus Rashford 32' Neymar 6', 90'+1, Marquinhos 69'
15. 05-12-2020 PL West Ham United W 3-1 A 0 Paul Pogba 65', Mason Greenwood 68', Marcus Rashford 78' Tomas Soucek 38'
16. 08-12-2020 EC/UCL RB Leipzig L 2-3 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 80' (pen), Ibrahima Konate 82' (o.g.) Angelino 2', Amadou Haidara 13', Justin Kluivert 69'
17. 17-12-2020 PL Sheffield United W 3-2 A 0 Marcus Rashford 26', 51', Anthony Martial 33' David McGoldrick 5', 87'
18. 20-12-2020 PL Leeds United W 6-2 H 0 Scott McTominay 2', 3', Bruno Fernandes 20', 70' (pen), Victor Lindelof 37', Daniel James 66' Liam Cooper 42', Stuart Dallas 73'
19. 23-12-2020 LC Everton W 2-0 A 0 Edinson Cavani 88', Anthony Martial 90'+6
20. 06-01-2021 LC Manchester City L 0-2 H 0 John Stones 50', Fernandinho 83'
21. 09-01-2021 FAC Watford W 1-0 H 0 Scott McTominay 5'
22. 24-01-2021 FAC Liverpool W 3-2 H 0 Mason Greenwood 26', Marcus Rashford 48', Bruno Fernandes 78' Mohamed Salah 18', 58'
23. 27-01-2021 PL Sheffield United L 1-2 H 0 Harry Maguire 64' Kean Bryan 23', Oliver Burke 74'
24. 02-02-2021 PL Southampton W 9-0 H 0 Aaron Wan-Bissaka 18', Marcus Rashford 25', Jan Bednarek 34' (o.g.), Edinson Cavani 39', Anthony Martial 69', 90', Scott McTominay 71', Bruno Fernandes 87' (pen), Daniel James 90'+3
25. 09-02-2021 FAC West Ham United W 1-0 H 0 Scott McTominay 97'
26. 14-02-2021 PL West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 44' Mbaye Diagne 2'
27. 21-03-2021 FAC Leicester City L 1-3 A 0 Mason Greenwood 38' Kelechi Iheanacho 24', 78', Youri Tielemans 52'
28. 04-04-2021 PL Brighton W 2-1 H 0 Marcus Rashford 63', Mason Greenwood 83' *Danny Welbeck 13'
29. 08-04-2021 EL Granada CF W 2-0 A 0 Marcus Rashford 31', Bruno Fernandes 90' (pen)
30. 15-04-2021 EL Granada CF W 2-0 H 0 Edinson Cavani 6', Jesus Vallejo 90' (o.g.)
31. 18-04-2021 PL Burnley W 3-1 H 0 Mason Greenwood 48', 84', Edinson Cavani 90'+3 James Tarkowski 50'
32. 25-04-2021 PL Leeds United D 0-0 A 0
33. 06-05-2021 EL Roma L 2-3 A 0 Edinson Cavani 39', 68' Edin Dzeko 57', Bryan Cristante 60', Alex Telles 83' (o.g.)
34. 11-05-2021 PL Leicester City L 1-2 H 0 Mason Greenwood 15' Luke Thomas 10', Caglar Soyuncu 65'
35. 18-05-2021 PL Fulham D 1-1 H 0 Edinson Cavani 15' Joe Bryan 76'
36. 23-05-2021 PL Wolves W 2-1 A 0 Anthony Elanga 13', Juan Mata 45'+4 (pen) Nelson Semedo 39'
37. 11-09-2021 PL Newcastle United W 4-1 H 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 45'+2, 62', Bruno Fernandes 80', Jesse Lingard 90'+2 Javier Manquillo 56'
38. 14-09-2021 EC/UCL Young Boys L 1-2 A 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 13' Moumi Ngamaleu 66', Jordan Siebatcheu 90'+5
39. 22-09-2021 LC West Ham United L 0-1 H 0 Manuel Lanzini 9'
40. 02-11-2021 EC/UCL Atalanta D 2-2 A 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 45'+1, 90'+1 Josip Ilicic 12', Duvan Zapata 56'
41. 06-11-2021 PL Manchester City L 0-2 H 0 Eric Bailly 7' (o.g.), Bernardo Silva 45'
42. 20-11-2021 PL Watford L 1-4 A 1 Donny van de Beek 50' *Joshua King 28', Ismaila Sarr 44', Joao Pedro 90'+2, Emmanuel Dennis 90'+6
43. 23-11-2021 EC/UCL Villarreal W 2-0 A 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 78', Jadon Sancho 90'
44. 28-11-2021 PL Chelsea D 1-1 A 0 Jadon Sancho 50' Jorginho 69' (pen)
45. 02-12-2021 PL Arsenal W 3-2 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 44', Cristiano Ronaldo 52', 70' (pen) Emile Smith Rowe 13', Martin Odegaard 54'
46. 05-12-2021 PL Crystal Palace W 1-0 H 0 Fred 77'
47. 08-12-2021 EC/UCL Young Boys D 1-1 H 0 Mason Greenwood 9' Fabian Rieder 42'
48. 11-12-2021 PL Norwich City W 1-0 A 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 75' (pen)
49. 10-01-2022 FAC Aston Villa W 1-0 H 0 Scott McTominay 8'
50. 15-01-2022 PL Aston Villa D 2-2 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 6', 67' Jacob Ramsey 77', Philippe Coutinho 81'
51. 07-08-2022 PL Brighton L 1-2 H 0 Alexis Mac Allister 68' (o.g.) Pascal Gross 30', 39'
52. 13-08-2022 PL Brentford L 0-4 A 0 Josh Dasilva 10', Mathias Jensen 18', Ben Mee 30', *Bryan Mbeumo 35'
53. 22-08-2022 PL Liverpool W 2-1 H 0 Jadon Sancho 16', Marcus Rashford 53' Mohamed Salah 81'
54. 27-10-2022 EL Sheriff Tiraspol W 3-0 H 0 Diogo Dalot 44', Marcus Rashford 65', Cristiano Ronaldo 81'
55. 03-11-2022 EL Real Sociedad W 1-0 A 0 Alejandro Garnacho 17'
56. 06-11-2022 PL Aston Villa L 1-3 A 0 Jacob Ramsey 45' (o.g.) Leon Bailey 7', Lucas Digne 11', Jacob Ramsey 49'
57. 10-11-2022 LC Aston Villa W 4-2 H 0 Anthony Martial 49', Marcus Rashford 67', Bruno Fernandes 78', Scott McTominay 90'+1 Ollie Watkins 48', Diogo Dalot 61' (o.g.)
58. 27-12-2022 PL Nottingham Forest W 3-0 H 0 Marcus Rashford 19', Anthony Martial 23', Fred 87'
59. 31-12-2022 PL Wolves W 1-0 A 0 Marcus Rashford 76'
60. 03-01-2023 PL Bournemouth W 3-0 H 0 Casemiro 23', Luke Shaw 49', Marcus Rashford 86'
61. 26-09-2023 LC Crystal Palace W 3-0 H 0 Alejandro Garnacho 21', Casemiro 27', Anthony Martial 55'
62. 30-09-2023 PL Crystal Palace L 0-1 H 0 Joachim Andersen 25'
 

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